Have A Family History Of Alzheimer’s? You Could Hold The Key To Future Treatment

The Alzheimer's Site

By The Alzheimer's Site

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In this video, Ann Hedreen, author of the memoir, “Her Beautiful Mind,” discusses surprising ways people can volunteer to benefit Alzheimer’s disease research. Since her mother’s diagnosis with this heartbreaking disease, she has volunteered as a medical research subject, according to Fox News. Hedreen has undergone five spinal taps, an MRI and a PET scan. She participates in yearly memory tests and neurological tests.

To learn more about volunteering for medical research and Hedreen’s personal experiences in being a caregiver for her mom, watch the the video below.

Alzheimer’s continues to grow costlier, and the prevalence of this tragic disease only continues to grow. Many American elders depend on Medicare for coverage of treatment they need during their golden years, but Medicare does not cover long-term care for Alzheimer’s leaving family and loved ones to shoulder a care burden currently estimated to be worth over $217 billion.
This cannot continue! You can help America’s Alzheimer’s patients by signing our petition demanding Medicare step up and cover 100% of long-term care for any person with Alzheimer’s or other dementias whose doctor has recommended it. Click here to sign.

The Alzheimer's Site is a place where people can come together to support those whose lives have been affected by Alzheimer's disease. In addition to sharing stories of hope and love, shopping for the cause, and signing petitions, visitors can take just a moment each day to click on the purple button to help provide care for those living with Alzheimer's disease and research for a brighter future. Visit The Alzheimer's Site and click today - it's free!